Syrian Army Kills Al-Qaeda Terrorists in Deir al-Zour, Makes Advances in Homs
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Syrian army killed many al-Qaeda members in heavy clashes with terrorists in Eastern Deir al-Zour province, and made remarkable advancements in the Western Homs city on Wednesday. ( 19:22:04 - 2012/12/12)

Iraq 'Qaeda' Inmate Attempts Prison Suicide Bombing
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Al-Qaeda inmate in a Baghdad prison detonated explosives in an attempted suicide bombing on Wednesday, wounding four people and badly injuring himself, security officials and a prisoner said. ( 18:50:44 - 2012/12/12)

ISAF Plane Crashes in South Afghanistan
TEHRAN (FNA)- An ISAF plane crashed early Wednesday in the Godar Barana area of the Nava district, in South Afghanistan's Helmend province. ( 18:48:48 - 2012/12/12)

US Cities Install Surveillance Bugs on Public Buses
TEHRAN (FNA)- At least eight US cities are installing sophisticated audio surveillance systems on public buses, while civil rights activists are expressing their deep concerns about the "shocking violation of privacy". ( 18:46:51 - 2012/12/12)

Israel to Withhold Palestinian Funds until March, At Least
TEHRAN (FNA)- Israel will withhold tax revenues from President Mahmoud Abbas's administration until March at least in response to his statehood campaign at the United Nations, Israel's foreign minister said. ( 17:51:58 - 2012/12/12)

Hamas Official: Mashaal Not to Run for Re-Election
TEHRAN (FNA)- Hamas' chief Khaled Mashaal will not run for re-election as leader of the Islamist movement, a group official said Wednesday, reiterating a position outlined several months ago. ( 17:50:18 - 2012/12/12)

Abbas Warns of ICC Action If Israel Implements Settlement Plans
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Palestinian state Mahmoud Abbas warned that his country would file a petition to the International Criminal Court if Israel follows through on announced plans to build settlements in the flashpoint E1 area of the occupied West Bank. ( 17:48:50 - 2012/12/12)

Hamas Urges Palestinians' Firm Reaction to Israeli Aggression against Al-Aqsa Mosque
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas, once again condemned Israeli aggression against the al-Aqsa mosque, and called on the Palestinian nation to show a strong reaction to Tel Aviv's attacks on the mosque. ( 16:42:26 - 2012/12/12)

Ex-Pakistani Envoy: Washington, Islamabad Interests Totally Different
TEHRAN (FNA)- Former Pakistani Ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani reiterated the wide gap in the US and Pakistan's interests, and said Washington is only after military ties and cooperation with Islamabad. ( 16:30:24 - 2012/12/12)

Syrian Army Defeats Terrorists Trying to Capture Damascus
TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian terrorists sustained heavy losses and casualties after their repeated attacks on Damascus in the last two weeks failed and they were pushed back from the capital. ( 16:27:58 - 2012/12/12)

Russia: US Recognition of Syrian Opposition Coalition Contradicts Geneva Agreement
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said US recognition of Syria's opposition contradicts an earlier agreement to seek political transition in that Arab country. ( 16:27:16 - 2012/12/12)

GhostShell Hackers Release 1.6 Million NASA, FBI, ESA Accounts
TEHRAN (FNA)-The hacking collecting GhostShell has announced it has finished operations for the year, but has signed off with a dump of around 1.6 million account details purloined from government, military, and industry. ( 16:26:27 - 2012/12/12)

Arab League Secretary-General Confident about Punishment of Israeli Criminals
TEHRAN (FNA)- Arab League Secretary-General Nabil al-Arabi deplored the continued violation of the rights of the Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails, and expressed the confidence that Israeli criminals will be brought to justice for their crimes. ( 15:28:20 - 2012/12/12)

Obama Planning Talks with Iran, Excluding Israel
TEHRAN (FNA)- US President Barack Obama plans to propose to Iran that they conduct direct negotiations over the Islamic Republic nuclear program, a senior US official said. ( 15:04:57 - 2012/12/12)